Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games with an excess of access, today announced that Magicka: Wizard Wars had joined the Steam Early Access program, allowing players to purchase and play an early version of the game before its official release. Magicka: Wizard Wars,the upcoming spellcasting action PvP game from Paradox North, can now be played during its Alpha phase, giving players a look behind the magic at the equally baffling world of game development and a chance to see the title take shape via their own feedback and suggestions.

Three tiered packages are available for purchase during Early Access, all of which—in addition to accessing the Alpha itself—will include something special that only early supporters of the game will receive. No purchase is necessary during Early Access to play Magicka: Wizard Wars when it launches in 2014, Early Access adopters simply get a head start on the fun.

Purchasable packages provide players perks pertaining to powers of prestidigitation, including bonus robes, in-game weapons, extra Alpha invites, bonus games from Paradox, and even the ability to name an in-game Imp. For full details on the packages available for Magicka: Wizard Wars, visit http://access.wizardwars.com.